MCQs with answers on Defence Services in India - Part IV

ANSWER: b) 1998

India has designed and developed a pilotless target aircraft, Lakshya, and made successful test flight of its unmanned air vehicle (UAV). The test flights of UAV, named Nishant, were conducted on August 20 and 21, 1996 at Kolar, near Bengaluru. After completion of a series of trials to enable the commencement of production, Nishant was inducted into the Army in 1998.

ANSWER: a) 1962

The Indian space Programme began in 1962. The main objectives of Indian space programme are – (i) Mass Communication and education via Satellite; (ii) Survey and management of natural resources through remote sensing technology, environmental monitoring and meteorological forecasting and (iii) Development of indigenous satellites and satellite launch vehicles.

ANSWER: b) 1969

Indian space research organization (ISRO), set up in 1969 at Ahmedabad with Prof. Vikram Sarabhai as chairman is the apex body to provide guidelines, formulate policies and monitor implementation of the national space policy. The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thiruvananthapuram, the ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) at Bengaluru, the SHAR Centre at Sriharikota island in Andhra Pradesh (now renamed as Satish Dhawan Centre), the Space Applications Centre (SAC) at Ahmedabad, the Auxiliary Propulsion System Unit (APSU) at Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram, the Developmental and Educational Communication Unit (DECU) at Ahmedabad are the major establishments of ISRO.

ANSWER: a) HT-2

The Hindustan HT-2 is an Indian two-seat primary trainer designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bengaluru. The HT-2 was the first company design to enter production in 1953 for the Indian Air Force and Navy, where it replaced the de Havilland Tiger Moth. Apart from military use the aircraft was also used by Indian flying schools.

ANSWER: b) Mikoyan MiG-25

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 is a supersonic interceptor and reconnaissance aircraft. It was designed by the Soviet Union's Mikoyan-Gurevich bureau. The first prototype flew in 1964, and the aircraft entered into service in 1970.

ANSWER: a) Siachen Glacier

Siachen Glacier, 71km long and one of the world's largest glaciers, is situated in the north of the disputed region of Kashmir. Ever since Indian forces occupied the Siachen Glacier in 1984, both India and Pakistan have fought periodic artillery battle. The conflict over this inhospitable region began when Indian forces occupied the Siachin Glacier in 1984.

ANSWER: d) Prithvi

Prithvi is a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by DRDO of India under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. It is deployed by India's Strategic Forces Command.

ANSWER: b) Trishul

The Naval version of the short-range Surface-to-Air Missile, "Trishul", was successfully flight tested at Kochi on 28 and 29 Jan 2002. The missile was tested in sea-skimming mode against low flying targets, establishing the capability of the system in the 'anti sea skimmer' role.

ANSWER: b) Agni

India developed the Agni missile as a family of medium to intercontinental range ballistic missiles which is named after one of the five elements of nature.

ANSWER: a) Akash

Akash missiles are designed to be launched from static or mobile platforms, including battle tanks and wheeled trucks, providing flexible deployment. It can handle multiple targets. It can operate in all weather conditions.